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Street Cart Salsa

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Street cart salsa is a smoky, spicy, and tangy salsa made with charred tomatoes, peppers, onion, and garlic, blended with lime and cilantro. It’s perfect for tacos, grilled meats, or chips, and brings authentic street food flavor to any dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 Roma tomatoes
  • 1 small white or yellow onion
  • 3 garlic cloves (unpeeled)
  • 2 jalapeños or serrano peppers (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • Optional: 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Optional: 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • Optional: 1/4 tsp chipotle powder or 1 chipotle in adobo
  • Optional: 1 tsp vinegar

Instructions

  1. Roast the tomatoes, onion, peppers, and garlic (unpeeled) under a broiler, in a hot skillet, or over an open flame until charred and softened (about 10 minutes).
  2. Let them cool slightly. Peel the garlic and remove pepper seeds if a milder salsa is preferred.
  3. Add the roasted vegetables to a blender or food processor along with cilantro, lime juice, salt, and any optional spices or oil.
  4. Pulse until desired texture is reached (chunky or smooth).
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime as needed.
  6. Chill for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.

Notes

  • Use serrano peppers for more heat or jalapeños for a milder version.
  • Fire-roasted canned tomatoes can be used in a pinch.
  • Add a chipotle pepper for a smokier flavor.
  • Drain excess juice from roasted veggies before blending to avoid watery salsa.
  • Freezes well in small portions for later use.

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